Updating your chest of drawers with your own hands. How to restore an old chest of drawers How to make a new one out of an old chest of drawers

Soviet-era furniture - walls, cabinets, chests of drawers - is not beautiful, but reliable and strong. Well, I just can’t bring myself to take it to the landfill. And rightly so. It is very easy to update it, giving it a completely new sound and modern look. Remaking cabinet-type furniture may not be very difficult: there are materials that allow you to significantly change with little effort appearance. Most easy way— change color and accessories. Everything is clear with the fittings - choose what suits your style best, and the color can be changed in two ways - paint and glue film (or wallpaper).

Remaking an old wall: changing the design

Paste over old furniture self-adhesive film is the easiest option for changing the decor. Film is available today in both plain and color, different colors, textures and shades. There is no point in gluing a film with a wood pattern; otherwise, it is in trend today. But plain or with a pattern - this is what can turn an old wall into new furniture. The steps are simple, but the work requires care. But the result is excellent. See two photos. The first one is old soviet wall from before the update, on the second - after.

Updating old furniture wall- before and after

Now about how it was updated. Compacted furniture self-adhesive film was used, cream color, matte surface. Open part old wall closed glass doors, for glass we took translucent matte film. The edging is furniture layout (also self-adhesive) chrome color. The order of work is as follows:

Everything that can be removed, you remove and disassemble. Remove old fittings.
Surfaces must be clean and free of grease. This is easier to achieve with a soft cloth soaked in dishwashing detergent. Then everything is washed away warm water with a little vinegar. Wipe with a dry cloth.
Cut out the details. It is better to cut the film 8-10 mm larger. The remains are then cut off with a paper knife.
Spray the part to be glued with water from a spray bottle. On a wet surface, the film can be moved if something goes wrong. You can even peel it off without damaging it.
Removed from film protective layer, carefully lay it out. Having leveled it, begin to smooth it with a soft cloth from the middle to the edges. Try not to have any bubbles. To do this, you need to move gradually, without jumping from place to place.
If there is still a bubble, you can pierce it with a thin needle approximately in the middle. Then expel air from the edges of the bubble to the hole and rub the puncture site.
Having glued the film, take a clean thin cotton cloth, spread it on top and iron it with a warm iron (medium heat).
We glue the trim and install new handles.

This is the sequence of work with every detail. It’s the same with glass, you just need to glue it to the inner surface. After assembly you have a renewed wall. This technique can be used for any items: chest of drawers, bedside tables, wardrobe, etc.

For example, after a successful experiment with the wall, they redid it in the same way old wardrobe and added it to the right. Now the entire wall is occupied. You can update your kitchen set in the same way: apply self-adhesive film and replace the handles.

There is a second way. It is a modification of the proposed method, but it is simpler and not so labor-intensive. Only the doors are covered, not with film, but with non-woven wallpaper. The wallpaper is glued with PVA glue. To prevent the edges from riding up, the parts are cut 5 mm smaller on all sides. It turns out a kind of edging. Everything looks good (example in the photo below).

What's good about this method: it's easy to change the decor. Tired of the old appearance, they tore off the wallpaper and put on new ones. Despite the fact that the method seems frivolous, the appearance is maintained for several years. Its author even tried it on kitchen set. Only the wallpaper on top is coated twice with PVA glue. In this case, the cabinets can be washed. It is important to apply the varnish layer evenly, without sagging; there are no other difficulties.

Sometimes wallpaper is varnished. But before you do this, try it on a scrap piece: see how they react to it.

When choosing a varnish, you need to remember that acrylic and cellulose varnishes remain transparent after drying, while polyurethane varnishes turn yellow after time. Also, polyurethane is almost not softened by solvents: it can only be removed mechanically (from wood - cleaned with sandpaper).

Dresser update

The old chest of drawers had stood for who knows how many years in the attic, but it was very strong and reliable, it had not dried out one bit, only the polish was cracked. It is much stronger than modern products. This is a feature that is inherent in old, Soviet-era furniture. It's not very detailed (to put it mildly), but after standing in poor conditions for several decades, it remains strong. Remaking a chest of drawers is more complex: two techniques were used: painting, and then decorating using polyurethane moldings and wallpaper.

Step 1. We remove the fittings and remove the old coating. In some places the polishing was scraped off, in others it was sanded with sandpaper. The chips were covered with wood putty and waited until it dried. At the final stage, everything was cleaned with fine-grain sandpaper. At the same time, the chest of drawers became the same as in the photo below.

This is after it was puttied and leveled with sandpaper

Step 2. Installation of polyurethane moldings. When choosing moldings, make sure that they are not bulky: too thick ones will look very rough on a small chest of drawers. They should be no wider than 5 cm and as narrow as possible when looking at them in profile.

The purchased polyurethane moldings were carefully cut, the corners were filed at 45°. (). The pattern match must be perfect. We glue them on PVA. For reliability, you can additionally secure it with screws with wide heads. A small recess is made under them, after the self-tapping screw is screwed in, the hole is covered with putty. Try to ensure that the putty immediately lays down perfectly (you can correct it with a wet finger), since it is problematic to clean off dried putty.

Moldings are glued and mounted on self-tapping screws

Step 3. Everything is treated with a primer. You can use PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2. After the primer dries, paint (two layers). For this case, acrylic paint was chosen water based. The color is coffee with milk, although it looks completely different in the photo. Color rendering is inaccurate.

This is after the second application of paint. Cute

Step 4. For decoration, wallpaper was chosen whose coating was made using the silk-screen printing technique. Pieces are cut to the size of the inside of the frames from the moldings and glued to PVA. After the glue has dried, the entire chest of drawers is coated twice with water-based varnish.

Step 5. And the last to be installed are new legs (furniture wheels) and handles.

We install the handles and legs)) The updated chest of drawers is completely different from the one you saw in the first photo.

As you can see, there are no difficult jobs. Everything is really elementary. But all processes require accuracy - the appearance depends on it. You can also update an old wardrobe in the same way. Get a set for the room. Stylish and original.

When updating furniture, the worst thing is if the surface is varnished. The varnish takes a long time and is difficult to remove. If the surface is smooth and the polishing is not damaged, you can apply primer for complex surfaces and paint after drying. This greatly speeds up the process of painting lacquered furniture.

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How to update an old nightstand

In the photo gallery below you can see the process of restoring an old polished bedside table. First, the old polish was removed from it, puttyed, sanded and after processing it was painted twice acrylic paint. Then paper with an interesting design was glued to the doors (it was a gift paper bag). Once dry, the whole thing was coated with two coats of semi-gloss acrylic varnish.

The sequence of work is not difficult if you know how to do it. All processes will repeat the sequence of actions that you saw in the example of updating the chest of drawers. The result is also impressive.

Remodeling furniture with your own hands is a painstaking task, but the result is worth it. Below is a photo of a bedside table restored using a simple method: it is covered with embossed wallpaper, and varnish is applied twice on top.

Table makeover

Using the same technology, banal Coffee table can be turned into modern item interior In this case, it was covered with wrapping paper. It is dense, adheres well and does not become limp when applying varnish.

Before starting work on decorating the table top, the legs of the old table and the edges of the table top were painted light color: this way it fits better with the new design style. Then the process of its transformation began.

When pasting, the panel is cut out significantly larger than the dimensions of the tabletop. It's necessary. The paper is glued to PVA and rolled with a roller so that there are no lumps or blisters. The surface must be absolutely smooth.

After gluing, take sandpaper with fine grain (it is more convenient to work if it is attached to a block). By running it along the edge, they bend and at the same time separate the excess paper.

Even cutting with a guillotine will not give you a fairly even edge. And with this method, it turns out professionally designed. There is no smell of amateur activity.

After the glue has dried, the surface is coated twice with a thin layer of varnish. It should be applied with a soft brush in a small amount. Layers are applied in different directions: first along the long side, then across.

Furniture remodeling: photo ideas

Remaking furniture with your own hands is a creative endeavor. Even something boring can be made into something great thing. And it is not at all necessary to repeat exactly what you saw. A lot of useful ideas comes during the execution of the “project”. It’s just a pity that some of what was planned turns out to be not as attractive as it seemed. Try it, experiment. Good modern technologies allow this to be done at minimal cost.

We continue to fill our collection of ideas for updating the chest of drawers so that it becomes spectacular decoration any room in your home. We showed different variants using this small piece of furniture, and also suggested 3 thematic stories for updating a chest of drawers that you are not happy with in appearance, + about 40 ideas in pictures.

And here we have collected practical guides, thanks to which in just a few simple steps you can update your chest of drawers with your own hands.

Based on the materials and techniques used, they can be divided into several parts:

methods 1 and 2 can be implemented from leftover wallpaper or fabric;

for 3 and 4 you will need stickers or stencils;

method 5 is possible using different materials(paint, fabric, wallpaper);

6, 7, 8 - about how to give the chest of drawers an “aged” look and add original pens in colonial style;

method 9 is another small contribution to update options;

manual-10 is a solution for amateurs exquisite style with a budget imitation of luxurious “mirror” facades (simple food foil is used).

You will see each guide in pictures. Big photo is the result of creativity. The first of the small ones is the “original appearance” of the chest of drawers + materials and tools. The rest are sequential steps.

Find among our ideas one that will allow you to turn your standard (or just an old) chest of drawers into a unique designer piece. Enjoy your creativity and excellent results!

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 1: SUMMER MEADOW

This summer meadow style chest of drawers will look especially good against a smooth wall and next to a vintage armchair.

You will need:

remnants of floral wallpaper with large drawing or a couple large sheets wrapping paper (not foil!);
furniture handles to match - made of glass or acrylic;
pencil, ruler, scissors (cutter), transparent or white PVA glue.

Cut out the wallpaper with an allowance of about 5-10 cm, then glue it to the fronts of the drawers, carefully tucking the edges inner surface. Smooth the wallpaper with a dry cloth to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles. For practicality, after the glue has completely dried, you can cover the surface with a thin layer of transparent acrylic varnish.

After the facades are ready with inside Find the hole for the handles and carefully cut through the coating from the outside. If the handles are fundamentally different, drill new holes. This technique can also be used on linen or calico.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 2: JAPANESE MOTIFS

The plot is inspired by Japan, so it will look great next to a matching Japanese-themed poster or fan.

The technology is almost identical to the previous one, but is recommended for a wooden chest of drawers that can be painted. So, in addition to the materials described above, you will also need paint (translucent glaze) for wood to match the main surface of the wallpaper + a flat brush.

All surfaces of the chest of drawers, with the exception of those covered with wallpaper, must be painted. After the paint has dried, go through all the steps described in method No. 1.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 3: CAFE-CHANTAN

A chest of drawers updated in this way will perfectly decorate a laconic interior.

You will need:

stencils with letters folded into words, chopped font (in the photo they are made manually using drawing tools and special paper), light and dark paint for wood and a brush (wide - for painting a chest of drawers and a short, hard one - for drawing) - if the chest of drawers is wooden ;
advertising vinyl film stickers, contrasting background- if the chest of drawers is made of MDF or chipboard.

If the chest of drawers needs to be painted, make a “glaze”: mix the paint with a small amount of water and, lightly removing the paint from the brush, cover the entire surface of the chest of drawers. You should get a slightly vintage (uneven) effect.

After the main surface of the chest of drawers has completely dried, paint the letters on the stencil, dipping the tip of the brush into the paint. Then lightly sand to achieve a vintage effect.

If the chest of drawers is made of composites, simply place the stickers on it without removing the “middle” parts of the letters. Smooth decals with a cloth to avoid air bubbles. If you manage to purchase a special mounting paper with markings, things will go much faster.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 4: FOLK GLAMOR

This method is similar to the previous one, but a different style is chosen. Delicate “romantic tones” of paints and stickers + a little bit of humor will help you create such an original chest of drawers for a nursery or a girl’s room.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 5: SPRING GARDEN

A light eco-style plot is created by a composition from an updated chest of drawers and canvas stretched over a frame (similar frames are sold at Ikea).

You will need:

cotton fabric with large patterns in natural colors;
very sharp fabric cutter, scissors, glue, acrylic varnish, hammer, small nails.

You need to cut out the design elements from a piece of fabric and glue them onto the chest of drawers. The top of the drawing is varnished for practical reasons. Stretch a large piece of the same fabric over the frame and attach it with nails.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 6: SPANISH CLASSICS

Another composition of several items. This time - large-scale and luxurious. The "trio" includes wooden chest of drawers, chair and mirror in a wooden frame.

Details - in the special issue "" (master class No. 2)

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 7: SEA WOLF

Sometimes you want something completely unusual. This colonial-style chest of drawers will look especially impressive surrounded by “trophies” from long (or simply sea) journeys. We use a wooden chest of drawers, maybe even a very old one.

You will need:

white and light gray paint for wood,
brushes, wire mesh, sandpaper;
a piece of real thick rope (2-3 cm in diameter);
natural wax for finishing coat.

Buy wood paint that doesn't dry too quickly and coat each piece of furniture. Alternate strokes of white and gray paint, then create a more uneven look by sanding with rolled wire mesh.

Once completely dry, go over all surfaces with clear wax or pearlescent glaze first and then wax.

Delete from old ones wooden handles varnish and paint it with the same paint as the chest of drawers. Tie the rope with a nautical knot and thread the handle through it so as to hide it almost completely. Return the updated handle to its original place. Cover the top of the chest of drawers with natural wax.

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how to update a chest of drawers, method No. 8: FRENCH BOUDOIR

This is a variation on the theme of technique No. 7, but the chest of drawers becomes a bathroom cabinet in old style. In addition to the chest of drawers, a mirror and a bowl of an overhead sink are involved in the creation of this item.

For more details, see the special issue “” (master class No. 3)

Many of us have furniture in our homes that is still functional, but outwardly outdated. There is no need to throw away old things, because they can be transformed. One of optimal solutions for such furniture is redecorating. Let's look at simple and interesting ways how to update old chest of drawers with your own hands.

Transforming an old chest of drawers

Using this technology, it is not necessary to restore an old chest of drawers; you can slightly transform a new one, thereby adding a little chic to the furniture. Before starting work, it is important to properly prepare the surface for painting.

Preparing furniture for painting:

Before painting, you must remove all hardware from the chest of drawers. You should also remove all decorative strips and drawers.
Now we need a rough skin, we will use it to sand the surface. Then we will replace it with fine sandpaper.
Next we fill a basin with water. Soak a rag and wipe off the dust. Moreover, the cloth should not be wet, but slightly damp. We wait until the surface is completely dry.
Use putty to smooth out all chips and cracks. After drying, sand again with fine paper. Cleaning from dust.

Choosing paint for the chest of drawers

There is a huge variety of paints for furniture. We recommend choosing water-based acrylic paints. They can be easily applied to any surface. In addition, they are harmless and do not contain lead.

Let's start painting

First of all, it is necessary to prime the surface of the chest of drawers with a 20% paint solution. Acrylic paints need to be diluted with water. The primer allows you to reduce the consumption of paint material and smooth the surface.
Now, using a roller, apply several even layers of paint material. But we don’t do this right away; after application, the first layer must dry, only then can the next one be applied. Remember that the paint can take a whole day to dry.
If you are painting outside, you should not do it in windy weather. Evening is also a bad time to paint furniture, as dew will prevent the paint from drying properly.

Attention!

For the first 2 weeks after painting, it is forbidden to clean the surface with detergents; just moisten a cloth in water and wipe off the dust.

We do the decor

The option of painting using a stencil looks very original when decorating furniture. You can make it yourself from thick PVC film, also linoleum will do. You can look at the design on the Internet or come up with your own, then cut it out on the film with a stationery knife. If you don’t have time for cutting, you can order ready-made stencils.

After choosing a design, you need to limit the surface to be painted with masking tape. We apply the stencil to the chest of drawers and secure it with tape along the edges. We go over the sticker with a paint roller several times.

If it seems to you that the drawing turned out to be small, and the area of the furniture still allows you to apply the design, then you can safely rearrange the stencil and paint in other areas. You can decorate the sides of the chest of drawers in the same way.

Restoration of a chest of drawers in craquelure style

The craquelure technique involves making small cracks on the surface of furniture. They are often coated with paint and craquelure varnish in several layers. To make the paint material dry faster, you can use a hairdryer.

Attention!

You should not move the brush over the same place, as the paint will roll into lumps.

When following the craquelure technique, you need to understand that, in which direction the coating is carried out, there will be cracks.

This was a single-phase method, but there is also a two-phase method. Its main difference is that cracks are formed not from the paint, but from the finishing layer of varnish. It contains a pigment that tightens the paint when it dries.

Restoration in decoupage style

The decoupage technique combines aging and adhesive decorations. Scuff marks are made using stain and applied with a dry brush. Then comes an acrylic layer of dark shades. As soon as the layer has dried, the surface is rubbed with wax. Then the last layer completes the painting work.

For decoration, you can use ready-made stencils or large paper prints. If desired, you can glue small pictures to the chest of drawers and cover them with a layer of varnish.

Aging technique

First of all, the entire surface of the chest of drawers must be cleaned and primed. On required areas apply dark color coverings. Then everything is waxed and varnished. If you don't have wax on hand, sandpaper will do the job. In this case, the varnish layer will have to be applied several times.

How to replace metal parts

It’s not enough to just decorate an old chest of drawers; it also needs to be restored. Metal elements Furniture deteriorates over time.

For modern restoration it is necessary to replace furniture handles with new products.

It is necessary to carefully inspect the condition of the fasteners.
We unscrew the loose screws.
Pour glue (carpentry) into the holes.
We select the dowel size and install it. Then we screw the screws into them.
By using metal corners We attach the frame parts inside the chest of drawers.

Now we check the condition of the furniture legs. If they are loose, they should be replaced. Mounting strips replaced with furniture guides. This is necessary so that the drawers slide easily. Then you can start decorating. Metal decorative overlays can be used as decoration.

Restoration of a children's chest of drawers

A children's chest of drawers is a reliable and practical thing where many children's things are stored.

Furniture made in a themed style is placed in the child’s room, then it will fit perfectly into the interior.

Children like bright colors. For boys, furniture should be painted in blue, light blue, brown or green. While for girls they use other shades: pink, white, red, yellow, beige.
As decoration, you can put pictures with cartoon and fairy tale characters on the chest of drawers to create interesting collages. And the top is coated with varnish. Girls also love butterflies, flowers, animals, boys love cars, robots, and soldiers.

Here it is important to choose everything correctly so that the color scheme of the furniture is in harmony with the overall interior.

Decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands means creating a unique designer item from an ordinary piece of furniture. It will dilute the usual surroundings with its brightness and transform general interior rooms. Let's look at several ways to decorate with your own hands.

Restoration and painting of the cabinet

Dresser decoration

Decorating a chest of drawers

Sometimes it’s a pity to throw away a shabby old one, but quality furniture. In this case, it can always be transformed.

Restoration

Restoration is a labor-intensive process that goes beyond the simple transformation of an interior item. But more often than not, you can’t do without it when working with old things. Before you begin restoring a chest of drawers, you should carefully inspect it for value. It is possible that it may turn out to be an item made tens or hundreds of years ago self made. To do this, first of all, you should pay attention to the fittings: handles, legs, screws. If they are not the same, there are differences in the notches, then, most likely, they were made by hand and not by an industrial method.

Cabinet decoration

Beautiful decor of a chest of drawers in the form of a designer

If the decision to restore is made, the following things will be required:

special glue for wooden surfaces;
putty;
several types sandpaper;
screwdrivers;
gloves;
respirator;
toothpicks;
old Toothbrush, pasta;
brushes;
wood varnish.

Updating a chest of drawers involves several steps.

Cleaning and preparing the product

Cleaning the surface must be done carefully so as not to damage any decorative details. First, wipe the surface soap solution, a toothbrush will come in handy for cleaning small parts. Furniture fittings can be removed if necessary.

To combat plaque or stubborn dirt, it is better to use fine sandpaper, but the main thing here is not to overdo it and not damage the furniture. If planned complete replacement color, then the entire surface will have to be lightly sanded.

Restoration and painting of the cabinet

Decorating a chest of drawers with rulers

Decorating a chest of drawers

Once the chest of drawers is clean and dry, it needs to be repaired. You will need to inspect the product for scratches, damaged screws, and so on. The cracks are covered with putty, the fittings are replaced with new ones.

Painting

Most likely, you will have to paint, since it is unlikely that the old chest of drawers will match the modern one. color scheme interior You can repaint it in solid color. You need to paint carefully, especially in the corners. You need to use special paint for working with wood. If desired, you can varnish the chest of drawers.

Cabinet decoration

Beautiful chest of drawers decor

Design solutions

There are many ways to decorate an updated chest of drawers. You will certainly be able to choose the most suitable method.

Decoupage

The easiest way to make this decoration is on a white surface. Decoupage is a modification of a product using special napkins. They can be purchased at craft stores. In the bedroom you can use a floral print, and for the children's room - images of your favorite cartoon characters. The work includes several main stages:

Coating the chest of drawers with white acrylic paint and drying the product well.
Preparing and cutting out decorative items. At this stage, you need to pull out all the boxes, determine exactly where which image will be placed.
Glue cut out patterns using PVA glue. It is better to smooth the pattern on the chest of drawers with a special roller so as not to damage the thin paper.
Coating the surface of the chest of drawers with varnish.

Restoration and painting of the cabinet

Dresser decoration

Decorating a chest of drawers

Decoupage can be done not only with paper, but also with fabric. This option will be much more economical if you glue scraps at hand. Most often, drawer fronts are decorated in this way, choosing colors to match the curtains or upholstered furniture. The handles must be removed from them before starting work. Next you need to perform the following steps.

Cutting fabric. The flaps are made several centimeters wider than the facade. This is a must for bends.
The box is covered with PVA glue, the cut fabrics are applied, and all wrinkles and bubbles are carefully smoothed out from the center to the edges.
Coat the ends of the facade with glue and make bends. You can attach it to the inside of the facade with a stapler.
Screw on handles and other fittings.

English style chest of drawers decor

Stylish in any modern interior the decor of the chest of drawers will look like english style. An old piece of furniture from Ikea would work well for this design. Two evenings will be enough for you to work. For decoration you will need:

scarlet and blue acrylic paint;
putty;
brown oil paint;
toplazur (wax-based coating);
decorative nails for furniture;
putty knife;
masking tape;
paint brushes and rollers;
sandpaper.

Cabinet decoration

Beautiful chest of drawers decor

The work consists of the following steps:

Removing all fittings from the chest of drawers and cleaning it of dirt and dust.
Cover the surface with a thin layer of putty. It should not be smooth, but textured. You can make a few spots on top and smear them a little.
After drying, the product is coated with white acrylic paint.
Marking areas to be painted with masking tape.
Preparation and dilution of blue and scarlet paint. The more pigment is added, the richer the color will be. When painting, do not be afraid of spotting. That's how it should be. You can paint in two layers.
Sanding the sides and top of the dresser with sandpaper.
Using a sponge, the entire surface is covered with toplazure (it is better to choose a “walnut” tone).
Driving nails at equal distances along the façade.
Installation of handles. Covering them oil paint(for darkening).

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Dresser decoration

Decorating a chest of drawers

Antique decor

The design of an old chest of drawers will look quite stylish. Usually this method is chosen by lovers of creativity, Provence or country music. To work you need to prepare:

dresser;
sandpaper of different hardness;
acrylic paint (2 colors);
craquelure varnish;
soft sponge;
wax candle;
paint brushes;
screwdrivers.

Before decorating begins, take out all the drawers, remove the dresser top and handles. Then all surfaces are sanded with sandpaper until smooth and wiped with a sponge soaked in water. After drying, apply the main coat of paint and allow the product to dry again. Now you need to make abrasions using sandpaper and rub them with a candle, as well as some areas of the main surface.

Cabinet decoration

Beautiful chest of drawers decor

After this, apply paint of a different shade (darker or lighter - everyone chooses for themselves) and wipe the waxed areas with a sponge. The paint will come off easily there. You can paint or decorate the chest of drawers using the decoupage technique, and then cover it with craquelure. This type varnish will be added to wooden surface small natural cracks.

Once the varnish has dried, the chest of drawers can be assembled and used for its intended purpose.

Volumetric decor

The voluminous decor of a chest of drawers does not require large financial expenditures, and the work will only bring pleasure. Moreover, using this technique you can transform cabinets, sideboards and other pieces of furniture. The design may require stencils; they can be easily made from thick cardboard.

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Decorating a chest of drawers with pictures

Decorating a chest of drawers

For decoration you will need:

putty knife;
stencils;
acrylic-based putty or volumetric paste;
acrylic white and brown paints;
brushes and sponges;
masking tape.

The work is simple, the main thing is to do everything carefully, after removing the handles and taking out the drawers. The stencils are attached to the surface, and a dense layer putty. Most likely, the applied layer will have to be smoothed out a little with a spatula before removing the cardboard. The three-dimensional pattern is left to dry.

Cabinet decoration

Beautiful chest of drawers decor

You can cover everything with one color. Or select a volumetric element. To do this you need to do the following:

Paint the chest of drawers, for example, white.
Rub the raised parts with wax.
Cover everything brown tone, and wipe the waxy areas with a sponge. They will remain white.

This method is suitable for both an old chest of drawers and a new one.

Video: Restoration and decoration of a chest of drawers

Using self-adhesive film you can update the design of any furniture. The properties of the material imply its use for restoration purposes. They can replace cracked laminate and veneer, hide partially or completely damaged facades, completely cover an old cabinet (table) and give them a different look or improve their performance characteristics. The process of updating furniture using self-adhesive film is simple, but it requires some patience and knowledge of the sequence of how to cover an old cabinet with self-adhesive film and what tools will be needed.

Wardrobe pasting

The process of updating furniture using film is not difficult, but it requires patience and knowledge of how to cover a cabinet and what tools will be needed.

Required tools and materials

To get started, in addition to the adhesive cloth, you will need a number of available tools:

ruler or tape measure;
pencil or marker;
scissors, stationery knife;
silicone spatula or dry rag;
spray bottle with soapy water;

Preparation

Gluing a polished cabinet with self-adhesive film begins with preparing the surface. From the very beginning, all removable fittings are removed. For convenience, you can remove the doors from their hinges.

All furniture must be carefully inspected for protruding fasteners, chips and cracks in the coating, since all these defects will appear in the future. Self-tapping screws and bolts can be easily tightened with a screwdriver or wrench, but unevenness will be more difficult to deal with. You will have to level the surface with putty and then sand it with sandpaper.

After leveling, proceed to cleaning and degreasing using any detergent and ethyl alcohol.

If the cabinet consists of wood, MDF or chipboard without additional coating, it can be applied to enhance adhesion. thin layer furniture primer and let it dry.